. >> reporter: marcy benitez runs a clothing store and haircut salon for kids. like everyone in town, she is heart sick, desperately trying to understand what has happened. >> as heartbreaking as it is for something to happen, but so close to the holidays whether everybody is supposed to be happy and presents. >> you got to little christmas dresses right behind you here. >> yep. >> it breaks your heart. >> to even think about it, it does. it breaks your heart. >> reporter: walking through town we saw state police guiding shellshocked families to their cars, their grief unspoken, but plain to see what this community has been through today is unthinkable. >> everyone is coming together, supporting everyone, working together, trying to answer all the questions as to how and why this occurred and trying to lend support to all the people involved, including the victims. >> our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragedy in that community tonight. >>> coming up, what affect will today's shooting have on the future of our country's gun laws? that di